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About The Real Green Gardener

We are an award-winning, family-run business based in Poole and Bournemouth. Since 2012, we have been providing a full garden service, beginning with a free consultation to discuss your garden's potential.

Our team are passionate about creating your dream outdoor space. To achieve this, we offer a comprehensive range of gardening services including:

To learn more about our specialist gardening services in Dorset, get in touch with our friendly team today at 01202 722943.

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Meet Steve

I am a Qualified Garden Designer and Horticulturalist and the Director of The Real Green Gardener.

Growing up in South Africa, surrounded by a fantastic variety of tropical flora, and spending time in my British Granny Roz’s Rose garden instilled a love of plants from an early age.

For three years, I was Head Gardener at a North London Memorial Garden designed by William Robinson. Working here truly inspired me and fueled my passion for plants and natural spaces.

 

Over my 15 years of experience, I have also had the opportunity to work in some of the finest gardens in Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and Hampstead, including several designed by Gold Medal Winners at the Chelsea Flower Show.

I have also gained notable accreditations and memberships within the gardening sector, becoming a member of the Institute of Garden Design and obtaining an RHS certificate in Horticulture and an Advanced Diploma in Garden Design.

The Real Green Gardener evolved from the desire to work with our natural environment, designing and building beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. I couldn’t be prouder of what it has become and the work we continue to do for our customers across Poole and Bournemouth.

If you are interested in learning more about our services and how we can bring your garden to life, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on 01202 722943.

Garden Design Specialists

Our team specialise in designing bespoke gardens to meet your needs and reflect your style.

With our knowledge, experience and passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces, we guide you through the design and build stages, ensuring the result is your dream garden.

Your garden is as personal as your fingerprint, so we aim to collaborate with you to create a design that reflects who you are and how you use the space.

Discover more about our garden design and build services by calling us on 01202 722943.

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Keeping your Garden Perfect

Once you have a garden you are proud of, you need to maintain it. But we understand not everyone has the inclination or time to do this.

Our horticulturally trained, friendly team provides a reliable garden maintenance service adapted to your needs.

Never worry about looking after your garden. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help keep your garden looking vibrant and thriving throughout the year. Call us on 01202 722943.

Easy Plant Selection

Sometimes, gardening itself is the easiest part; finding plants that will flourish in your soil type and look good in your garden is the hard part.

We offer ready-made planting packages and bedding plant packages that make creating your dream garden easy.

Call us on 01202 722943 to discuss your garden and plants you would like and see how our packages can take the stress away.

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Case Studies
Chelsea Flower Show 2019
We were awarded the Silver-Gilt medal by The Royal Horticultural Society at the Chelsea Flower Show for supporting Dorset's Kingston Maurward and Michelle Brown’s garden project. 
La Jeg, Provence France - Supporting Anthony Paul
It was a great privilege being asked by international Garden Designer Anthony Paul to assist with the planting of the new gardens at the world renowned sculpture gardens La Jeg in Provence.
Landscape planting, Parkstone Poole - Supporting Ian Stubbs
The Real Green Gardener in 2017 was involved in the supervision and installation of a very large Landscape planting project in Parkstone, Poole.
Courtyard Design, Build and living wall installation - Collaboration Michelle Brown
Design and Build small urban outdoor courtyard space, approximately 60m2.
Tropical Planting Design and Installation
In September 2023, the Real Green Gardener team were asked to design and install a tropical planting scheme within a set of planters in a garden at a home in Broadstone.

News

How to Prepare Soil for Planting
22nd October 2024
Whether you are out in your garden to plant spring and summer flowers or vegetables or braving the colder weather to create a winter wonderland of plants and flowers over Christmas, you want to ensure you prepare the soil. Soil preparation is just as important as any other part of gardening for successful planting. With this in mind, how do you prepare soil for planting?
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Sustainable Gardening Practices: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Idea
29th August 2024
Do you wonder how you can incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly landscaping into your gardening practices?
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What is No-Dig Gardening?
27th June 2024
No-dig gardening is becoming a popular movement within the field of gardening. But it seems like a counterintuitive movement when so many traditional gardening techniques include digging and cultivating the soil.
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The Importance of Professional Garden Maintenance
31st May 2024
Whether you have worked hard to get your garden perfect or paid a professional to do it, once it looks pristine it will need some maintenance to stay that way. As much as we might wish they would just stay as they are, nature gets a hold of it and plants, shrubs and grass start growing. However, professional garden maintenance services keep your garden looking just right without you even having to lift a finger.
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